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American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA)
@ajiaorg.bsky.social
Nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy, outreach and support of early career physician-scientists juniorinvestigator.org
"The path to becoming a physician-scientist is rarely linear. Curiosity starts it, rejection shapes it, and mentorship sustains it."
Join us on June 2, 2026, at the historic Yale Club in New York City for an unforgettable evening bringing together the next generation of physician-scientists, groundbreaking biomedical research, and leaders shaping the future of medicine, innovation, and venture capital. June 2, 2026 | 4:30 PM
Join us Wed, April 22 for Stanford Medicine's Physician Scientist Career Development Symposium (INDE 258). This is a full-day event, from 8am to 5pm in LKSC 101/102. If you are not affiliated with Stanford, but would like to attend via Zoom, RSVP here: bit.ly/4vhKv9z
Register now for AJIA's Annual Physician-Scientist Symposium! Whether you are presenting your work, exploring new collaborations, or building your leadership skills, this is a valuable opportunity to engage with the physician-scientist community in Chicago. We look forward to seeing you there!
5 Days Away! The AJIA West Coast Regional Meeting is happening on March 10th, bringing together physician-scientists, trainees, and industry leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Register and learn more: juniorinvestigator.org/West-Coast-R...
Join fellow junior investigators for an engaging regional meeting focused on collaboration, mentorship, and scientific exchange. Present your work, connect with peers and senior researchers, and strengthen your professional network in a supportive, interactive setting. forms.gle/39sdnHZxp1e6...
America’s Got Research is now accepting submissions! Early-career physician-scientists are invited to present live at the Yale Club in NYC on June 2, 2026. Showcase your work, connect with research leaders, and compete for recognition. Apply now: forms.gle/GiRcXacAJBLb...
Look forward to sharing our work @ahascience.bsky.social #AHA25 From scRNA-seq to LLMs & AI-driven risk prediction, here’s how we’re decoding the intersection of cancer, immunity, & the heart. 💥👇 #CHIP #ICI #CardioOncology @yalecvrc.bsky.social @yalecancer.bsky.social @Yale
Opportunity below! The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award is now open for applications. This prestigious award supports early-career physician-scientists at the Assistant Professor level who are committed to advancing cancer medicine through innovative, patient-centered research.
🚨 Now Accepting Applications: 2026–2027 ASCI PSSF Fellowship 🚨 This 12-month immersive experience is designed for medical students committed to a dual career in research and patient care. Learn more & apply: beta.the-asci.org/awards/asci-...
Our Think Tank with the National Academy of Medicine sparked important conversations on sustaining the biomedical workforce — and we’re excited to see this dialogue featured in Medical Economics. Read more here: 🔗 bit.ly/3K4r40T 🔗 bit.ly/4n7gJjn #AJIAThinkTank #AJIA #NAM #PhysicianScientists
🌍 During Panel 3: Bold Models for Sustainable Support, the microphones are buzzing — with a line of attendees ready to share ideas and pose tough questions to the panelists. This level of engagement highlights just how important sustainable pathways are for the future of physician-scientists.
🌍 Our final panel of the Think Tank is kicking off! This discussion will spotlight innovative domestic and global models for sustaining physician-scientist careers, 👩⚕️ Moderator: Vivian Lee 👥 Panelists: Say Beng Tan, Carol Jabet, Michelle Le Beau, PJ Utz #AJIA #NAM #PhysicianScientists
⚡ Panel 2: Physician-Scientists in an Evolving World of Science & Technology is starting now! Focus on digital health, team science, & training pathways. 👨⚕️ Moderator: Joseph Wu 👥 Panelists: Robert Califf, Vivian Cheung, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, Anna Greka, Kenneth Mandl #AJIAThinkTank #NAM
🙋 Big engagement at Panel 1: Lessons from Past Efforts. Attendees are lining up with questions — including the Chair of Dermatology at Yale University — sparking important dialogue on sustaining physician-scientists. #AJIA #BiomedicalWorkforce #NAM
💡 Panel 1: Lessons from Past Efforts 💡 A candid look back at national efforts to support physician-scientists — highlighting what has worked, what hasn’t, and the lessons we must carry forward. 👩⚕️ Moderator: Juanita Merchant 👥 Panelists: Sam Gill, David Ginsburg, Mukesh Jain, Louis Muglia, Ivy Ng
🎤 Think Tank Keynote Spotlight 🎤 Nobel Laureate Dr. Bob Lefkowitz on the “Yellow Berets”: a program that produced Nobel Prize winners and a generational effect passed through mentorship. ⚠️ Too few today are supported at the cutting edge. 💡 We don’t allow for constructive failure. #AJIAThinkTank
🎤 Kicking Off with the First Keynote 🎤 This morning’s opening remarks set the stage: ✨ Dr. Victor Dzau: Bold solutions needed to sustain physician-scientists 📊 Dr. Jennifer Kwan: Supporting early career investigators is essential 💡 NIH Dir. Jay Bhattacharya: “We’ve become too conservative.” #AJIA
The AJIA & National Academy of Medicine Think Tank takes place September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. A thank you to our supporters — the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Lasker Foundation, and the American Society for Clinical Investigation — whose partnership makes this important conversation possible.
💡 Breakout Sessions: Designing Innovative Solutions 💡 After a day of keynotes and panels, the AJIA & National Academy of Medicine Think Tank will conclude with interactive breakout sessions. 📅 September 9, 2025 | Washington, D.C. 🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #NAM
🌍 Panel 3: Bold Models for Sustainable Support 🌍 At the AJIA & NAM Think Tank on September 9, 2025, our final panel of the day will spotlight innovative domestic and global models for sustaining physician-scientist careers. 🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #NAM
Join us at the AJIA & NAM Think Tank on September 9, 2025 for a forward-looking conversation on the changing identity of physician-scientists and their role in driving discovery to improved health outcomes. 🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #NAM #PhysicianScientists
👋 Welcome & Opening Remarks Our Think Tank on September 9, 2025 will begin with opening remarks from Dr. Jennifer Kwan (AJIA, Yale University) and Dr. Victor Dzau (National Academy of Medicine). 📅 September 9, 2025 | Washington, D.C. 🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #NAM
🔎 Think Tank Panel 1 Highlight: Lessons from Past Efforts This “postmortem” will highlight what has—and hasn’t—worked, setting the stage for bold new approaches to sustaining the biomedical workforce. 📅 September 9, 2025 | Washington, D.C. 🔗 Register now: nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #NAM
🎤 Keynote Highlight 🎤 We are honored to welcome Dr. Bob Lefkowitz (Duke University) as a keynote speaker at AJIA & the National Academy of Medicine’s Think Tank on September 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. 🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #PhysicianScientists #NAM
🎤 Exciting news! Our September 9 Think Tank with the National Academy of Medicine kicks off with a keynote from Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (NIH) on sustaining the biomedical workforce + supporting physician-scientists. Join us in D.C.! 🔗 nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #NAM #NIH #PhysicianScientists
AJIA is proud to partner with the National Academy of Medicine to host an all-day Think Tank in Washington, D.C.: “Sustaining the Biomedical Workforce: Innovative Pathways for Retaining and Supporting Physician-Scientists” 🔗 Learn more & register: nam.edu/event/sustai... #AJIA #NAM
Join us for the @ajiaorg.bsky.social & @nationalacademies.org physician-scientist think tank, @ the national academy of medicine Sept 9 w/leaders from academia, industry, philanthropy, govt, including @nih director & @nobelprize.bsky.social winners nam.edu/event/sustai... x.com/jennkwanMDPh...
